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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
HOLIDAY POULTRY.
The Proper Way of Feeding and Prepar-
ing Turkeys for MarKet.

! The Proper Way of Feeding and prepar-
ing Turkeys for MarKet.
The most profitable kinds of poultry
to raise for the holiday market ale tur-
keys and geese. Turkeys are much
more in demand than geese as the
American people invariably use turkeys
for their holiday dinners. The Ger
mans use only geese. The best age to
kill for the holiday trade is from eight
to ten months old, which is about the
time the birds get their full growth.
At this age hen turkeys will weigh
from ten to fourteen pounds; COOLERS
from eighteen to twenty-five pounds
each. Occasionally goblers of the large
Bronze variety will weigh from twenty
eight to thirty-tive pounds, and two
year-olds have weighed over forty
pounds. For the holiday trade we
commence fattening about one month
before the time to kill, feeding them
heavily with corn-meal mixed with
water, or milk-which is better-ten
days before killing. Previous to that
they should have whole corn. We feed
from open boxes or troughs. allowing
the birds full liberty to range, which
gives them a better appetite than if
confined. They seldom 90 far from
their feeding place at that time of the
year if they have plenty OF feed. The
time to kill before the HOLIDAYS de-
ponds upon how far they are from
market and how long it takes them to
reach the consumer. They should be
kept from feed ten or twelve hours be-
fore killing, and ought not to be killed
longer than five or six DAYS before
they are used. unless the weather is
very cold. If kept frozen, thev will
keep well two weeks after being killed.
The proper way to kill turkeys is to
hang them up with their heads down,
then with a sharp knife stick them
through the neck close to the head.
As soon rs the blood begins to run,
commence picking. The large feathers
should all be picked by the time the
turkey is dead, rs they come out much
more easily while bleeding. When
poultry are to be shipped long dis
taaces the proper way is TO pack them
in strong. open crates. Use clean rye
straw. First put in layer of straw
three or four inches thick. then place
the birds on their backs as close as
possible, bend down the legs close to
the body; on these put another layer
of straw, and 30 on until the box is
full The boxes should be open 50 as
to admit the air, and should not be
too large. They should hold not over
$50 pounds Cor. cara! New Yorker.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
HORSE-MEAT FOR FOOD.
An Article of Diet Which Is Quite Pop
lar In Paris and Berlin.

An Article of Diet Which Is Quite Popu-
lar In Paris and Berlin.
English-speakinS people have nevea
taken kindly to the idea Of eating horse
flesh, although some persons in thr:
country and many more in EngIanG
have from time to time strenuously ad.
yocated its use. The belief, however,
that large quantities of horse-fiesh are
fraudulently sold for more orthodox
meats, in the latter country, has re-
Gently provoked the people of Manches-
ter and Stafford to call public meeting
and petition Parliament to pass an act
to compel butchers who sell horse-ileSh
to label it as such.
In Paris, Berlin and Vienna the pop
MAR consumption of horSe-fieSh seems
to be constantly increasing. In 1877
there were slaughtered for food in Paris
1858 horses aud mules, and in 1878
the number increased to 11.S19. In
the winter seasons of these two wears
there were slaughtered in Berlin abou,
5000 horses, the flesh OF which was
mainly used for sausages. The central
horse-slaughtering establishment of
Berlin comprises an acre of land, upon
which are buildings for the inspectors,
stables. etc. Every morning the horses
to be slaughtered are mustered for in
specSon, and such as appear diseased
are condemned to the knockers. 1t is
stated that good horses are generally
bought for this purpose, the butchers
buying many young horses from the
farmers and breeders which. for various
reasons. are not considered desirable
10 raisc.-EGnyc Jot.risGi.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
"WITH BUBBLING GROANl"
A Fatal Sense OF Security Awfu1Iy Real
lied at Sea.

-
| lied at Sea.
"a wet sheet and flowing sea, q breeze thai
| follows fast"
From his lookout the faithful old captain
of yonder merchantmen casts an uneasy
: glance at the distant horizon. See! yondel
/ q small speck of cloud mo larger than q
! mans hand" He watches it with his
piercing eye for a few moments, Their
reaches for his long eye-glass. To his ex
perienced view, this harmless little cloud
betokens danger.
! Across his bronzed face there comes q
look of determination, and, with quick
orders to the seamcn, the craft is put about
and all sail made for the nearest harbor
where in apparent safety the anchor is
dropped, and the hardy mariners watch the
approaching storm with defiancel
The storm 6urStsl
The decks have been cleared, the sails
close furled, and all ordinary preparations
made for an emergency
The storm increases but all seems safe.
But see! the vessel gives sudden lurch,
turns quickly about, and away she goesl
The anchor chain has brokenl
This mighty ship might have ridden safe
~, but for one weak link in that anchor
chain
The strength Of the chain is no greater
than the strength of its weakest link
On the sea of life, how many men are
wrecked because of the unsupported weak
ness of a link In the chain OF health one
! weak vital organ in the body.
The mystery of death is even greater than
the mystery of life. We think the links of
our chain are strong, but we too seldom
critically examine them for ourselves, and
never really knoU that they will bear the
strain that we put upon them.
II have a friend" said DR.. Dio Lewis,
'swho can lift 800 pounds, and yet is an
habitual sufferer from kidney and liver
trouble and low spirits" The doctor who
was one of the wisest and safest public
teachers of the laws of health, wrote:
THE very marked testimonials from col
lege professors, respectable physicians, and
other gentlemen of Intelligence and charac-
ter, to the value of Warmers safe cure,
have greatly surprised me. Many of these
gentlemen know, and, reading their testi-
mony, was impelled to purchase some bot
ties of Warmers safe cure and analyze it.
Besides took some, swallowing three times
the prescribed quantity. am satisfied that
the medicine is not injurious, and will
frankly add that if l found myself the vic
tim of serious kidney trouble should use
this preparation"
One year ago the Servia, while in great
storm, parted her two-inch rudder chain,-
no wonder,-it todS ruSted through The
key to human health is the condition of the
kidneys, and they may long be diseased and
we beignorant of the fact, because they give
forth little or no pain. They in reality cause
the majority of all the deaths, by polluting
the blood and sending disease all through
the system.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
Voices of the night-squalling twins -Fa
RiVer Advance
A Large Estate.

A broad land is this in which we live,
dotted SO thickly with thrifty cities, towns
and villagesl Amid them all, with ever
increasing popularity and helpfulness, is
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, Civ
ing hope and cheer where there is disease
and despair. Wherever there is humanity
there is suffering; wherever there is suf-
fering there is the best field for this great
(which is lung scrofula), yields to it, if en-
ployed in the early stages of the disease
Chronic Nasal Catarrh, yields to it; Kidney
and Liver diseases, yield to it, If you want
the best known remedy for all diseases of
the blood, ask for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery, and take no other.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
A Wonderful Food and Medicine,

Known and used by Physicians all over the
world. Scott's Emulsion not only gives
flesh and strength by virtue of its own nu-
tritious properties, but creates an appetite
for food that builds up the wasted bJdy. 81
have been using SCOTS Emulsion for sew
eral years, and am pleased with its action.
Ny patients say it is pleasant and palatable,
and all grow stronger and gain flesh from
the use of it. l use it in all cases of Vast
ing Diseases, and it is specially useful for
children when nutrient medication is
needed, as in Marasmus. 1T. W. PIERCE,
NJ. D., Knoxville, Ala.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

SAFE, permanent and complete are the
cures Of bilious and intermittent diseases
made by Prickly Ash Bitters. Dyspepsia
general debility, habitual constipation, liver
and kidney complaints are speedily eradi
Gated from the system. 1t disinfects
cleanses and eliminates all malaria. Health
and vigor are obtained more rapidly and
permanently by the use Of this great natura
antidote than by any other remedy hereto
fore known. As blood purifier and tonic
it brings health, renewed energy and vital
ity to a worn and diseased body.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
rbs Lonres. WORD I'm the DictIon.rv

Inc Longest Woru IN INC DicuCnAfy
Il incompetent to communicate the mex
pressible satisfaction and incomprehensible
consequences resulting from q judicious ad
ministration Of DR.. Pierce's Fayorite Pre-
scripton, preparation designed especially
for the speedy relief and permanent cure Of
all Female Weaknesses, Nervousness, and
diseases peculiar to the female sex The
only remedy for woman's peculiar ills
sold by druggists, under a positive guaran
tee, to give satisfaction See guarantee
on wrapper of bottle. This guarantee has
been faithfully carried out for many years
by the proprietors.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

Who have once been weak, but are now
grown vigorous by the assistance of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, are as plenteous
as " autumnal leaves that strew the brooks
in Vallombrosa." Striking examples are
they of the benefits conferred by the great
invigorant Not less numerous are the
quondam sufferers now freed by the Bitters
from the yoke of malaria, dyspepsia, bill
ious, nervous and kidney troubles.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

Pure, Potent, Powerful Palid People
Praise, Progressive People PURCHASED Posi-
lively Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets,
Properly Partaken, Preserve Physical Pow
ers, Produce Permanent Physical Perfec-
ton. Purchase, Proved
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

THE small boy who puts pin on the chair
can't be accused Of perpetrating pointless
joke. whatever else may be said Of him
Merchant Trareler
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

THE merchant who disposes Of his goods
below cost may be known as sub-selier.-
Duluth Photographer.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

my papa owns q mine" boosted tn
whitewasher's son mo he don't nuther.
"Yes, he does-kalsomine "-Golde5l Days.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

''NsvER allow a fish to lie if it can be
hung conveniently" says a popular cook
book. This is also good rule to apply to
fishermen, as well-iSoneTviHe Journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

Doesn't it seem q little strange that when
ever a yacht Is on q cruise the crews on the
YACHT Yonkers Statesman.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

A GREEN-BACKER-an inexperienced NAL
who plays horse-races -Aerchant TrGceler.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

CouaHs AND COLDS. Those who are suffer
ing from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, etc,
should try Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs.
Sold only in boxes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

MANY ties bind the track-layer to his bust
ness-ChdrLestocn Enterprise
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

The man who drinks too much whisky Il
apt to have a rye face-Boston Gazette.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

LIFE insurance men deem cobblers among
their safest risks because like the hills they
are everlasting. -Duluth Pdragrapher.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

If masculine badness is to become uni
versal, the com(b)ing man won't have an.
to comb-Tezds SiftlHqs
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

TIE world is comedy to those VIII
think; O tragedy to those who feel
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

THERE is no Return of an eruption BAN
ished with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, SOC. The best.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

A BAD habit to get into-any habit fol
which a man owes his tailor-N. y
Ledger.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

WORKING like horse-a lawyer DRAWN
q conveyance. Unidentified Exchange.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

ALL's fair in base ball; even a foul-Ae,
chant Traveller
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

TIL latest styles in shoes should be de-
scribed by the newspapers in foot notes.
Merchant TrGpeler.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
Popular Preparation!

A WAC with funny tale Is logged sor.
of an individual ST Paul Herald
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

BEDS of owe men-parrots in pawn
shop.-Tezas Siftings.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

To TELL horses age accurately, first
ascertain it-Ddnvils Breeze
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
The Strong and Hearty

TIE most a rascal will do for a living Is
to do" other people -Piedyuas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

1t is easy to make light of pound Of can
leS-hGrper's BdzdT.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
Observation-Disclosures

cApuc in Ohio. Cheap, Good. Send for description
GRnmO and price. II. n. BANCROFT, jefferson, D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24
LOCAL BREyITgES.

There was spit of snow this morning.
TIE steamer Arrowsmith was launched
from the ways at the chip yard to day.
Mr.. ]. E. Ellis. who sustained such ae-
we're fall ct the ship yard yesterday, was
thou hit to be better to-day.
Shad in considerable quantities are now
being caught in the river. Those sent to
this city Yesterday sold at S35 per hundred.
The telephone lines between this city and
Fauquier county, which were Frustrated by
the snow storm Of Tuesday, have been re-
paired.
The request for sample copies of the
GAZETTE during The past few weeks have
been unprecedented, and come from all
parts OF the country.
The church at Little Georgetown, Eau
quier county, says the Warrenton lirginidn,
is being built by subscriptions, and not by
Col. Robert Beverley, as has been stated,
although Col. B. is the largest subscriber.
The directors of the Fairfax Mutual In-
surance Company met in this city oday,
adjusted The loss sustained by Mr.. W. r.
Birch, of this county, whose house was
burned last week, and paid him the amount
of the damage
u6 police report 1881 ulSut 10 ooiHB SiSoi
aud cool, with one prisoner and eight lod-
gers at the station house. Frank Davis, ar
rested by officer Brenner on suspicion OF
robbing the dwelling of DR.. Lewis, in Wash
ington, was discharged.
The committee on general laws of the City
Council held meeting last night and had
before them the bill recently introduced to
require railroad cars on Wilkes and Union
streets to be propelled by other means than
steam. Col. Andrews, CT the Virginia Mid
land road. was present and stated that he
would en1eavor to have the grade on Wilkes
street 20 changed as 10 prevent any damage
being done to property along that thorough.
fare By the running of trains.
The soda and mineral waters, ginger ale
and aarsaparila, which Messrs. l.. Stabler
& Co arc now extensively manufacturing
and supplying to the trade are pronounced
delicious by all who haze tried them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24

ARRESTED FOR STEALING.-Lieut Amiss
arrested Thomas Page, colored man about
forty years old, employed at Shedd's bath
house in Washington yesterday on charge
OF stealing $50 from Mr. William Wallis, OF
Gordonsville, who was taking bath at Mr..
Shedd's establishment. The money was
found in the bath room under the carpet.
Page was locked up on o charge of grand
larceny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24

DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" is
a most powerful restorative tonic, and com.
bines the most valuable nervine properties
especially adapted to the wants of debiltat-
ed ladies suffering from weak back, inward
fever, congestion, Inflammation, or ulcera-
ton, or from nervousness or neuralgia pains.
By druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24

The schooner Martha 4 Hale, loaded
with Ice Tor Messrs. F. a. Reed s. Co, ar
rived here to-day from Boothbay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24

PERSONAL Mr.. Mercer Slaughter, for.
,,arly general passenger agent of the Rich.
nond and Danville railroad, but now gen.
a,sI passenger commissioner of all Southern
,silroads. passed through the city to day
on ronte North. Mr.. Slaughter is a Virgin
ian and started life az an Office boy in the
danot at Orange Courthouse with small
comnensation and now holds one of the
most important offices in railroad circles
L1lchbmg 4drdnde.
Mr.. ]. Guiford White formerly Of this
city wss nominated for City Solicitor OF
Springfield O, by tho non-partisan conven-
ZION which assembled there last week. The
peovJjc saws the democratic element pre-.
dominated and did just what it pleased /;
,hough Mr.. White is the ideal mugwump.
Mrs. J. 5 B. Thompson is visiting friends
in Louisville, Ky.
Iudpe X. H. Turner, who has been hold
40 the Circuit Court for this city during
me wcsk, in the absence of Judge Keith,
eft here this evening for his home in Front
Royal
Judge James Keith, who was prevented
fran presiding at this term Of the Circuit
Ccurt by the illness of his mother, was in
tas civ for short time to-day TO attend to
some special matters before the Court. He
-.,. his mother is slightly better.
Mr. George Wise has gone TO Roanoke On
insurance business.
Mr.. a. A. Warfeld has been elected
treasurer of the n. Z. Church South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24
A Terrible Fire.

4 EerribIe Fire.
What thrill of terror passes over us when
We read the record OF some fearful devasta-
ton by fire, ard yet ir is fact that thous.
ands are daily being consumed by the in
ward fire of fever, caused by consumption
Of the lungs which could be subdued by DIR.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24
Alrzandrla Ga9atif.
- -.=..-
THURSDAY EVENING. MARCH 81
LOCAL NEWS.

For thi, district rain, warmer, southwesterly
ind. shifting to westerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24

SPECIAL TERM-Judge James Keith, who
IVES in this city for a short time to-day said
he would hold special tenn of the Circuit
Court for this citv 10 May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24

The FARMERS AND MECHANICS SAVINGS
BANK CAsE-Tn the case OF John A. Mar
shall vs.. the Farmers and Mechanics Say
ings Bank, Judge Keith some months ago
rendered decision in favor of the directors,
and the decree was delayed until this term
of the court owing 10 there being no order
for its entry in vacation. This morning
such an order was taken, and the decree
will be entered on Saturday next. An ep-
peal will be noted and tho case will be taken
TO the Court of Appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY-Judge
Il II Turner preajding.-W. f. Lyles vs..
Y. NJ. Ry.; suit to recover damages for in
iusies second trial jury unable TO agree
aud discharged and case continued.
Suowden vs. Neale; suit revived against
representatives of c. l.. Neale, deceased,
aud ]. X. NJ. Norton and ]. H. Green ap.
pointed commissioners of sale.
Virginia Stewart vs.. l. c. O'Neal; sure
It's on bond of |. c. O'Neal relieved from
further liability for the reason of the settle
meut of accounts.
Perry, smoot & Co. vs. w. F. Vincent
case submitted to Judge for decsicn during
vocation.
Alexander Vs. Alexander; sale set aside
and case referred to commissioner.
J A. Marshall VS.. Farmers and Mechan
les Savings Bank; order for decree in va
cation.
An authenticated copy of the will OF
Martha II. Caldwell. deceased, OF Washing
ton. was ordered to be recorded.
Adam Tate, a native of Scotland took
out papers of naturalization.
Court adjourned till court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-24

MAKING THE DIVORCE VALIp-As stated
in >; special dispatch in the GAZETTE yes
TEDDY. in thu State Senate bill was iatro-
duceG bg Mr.. Meredith to validate the pro-
ceediues and decree Of divorce pronounced
in the Corporation Court Of this city in the
case OF Mary E. Holmes vs.. E. G. Holmes.
Mr.. Meredith asked that the rules be sus.
pended aud the bill be placed on tie calen
dar, but the question as to whether or not
the Legislature had a right 10 enact such
legislation arising, the bill was referred to
the Committee for Courts Of Justice. These
par les were divorced and MIR. Holmes has
since married
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-18
Assaulted a Woman.

Officer Williams last night about 9o'clock
arrested j. G. Harris, IA man about GO years
of age. The officer says he saw Harris strike
his wife or some woman, knock her down
and kick her after she was down. When he
attempted to arrest Harris he resisted and
Williams hit HIM a smart blow on the top OF
his head which had tendency to subdue
his passion. The cut made by the blow
bled freely, and at first, Harris thought he
was seriously injured and insisted that a
n physician be called but the cut was slight,
though the blow was quite hard.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-18
China MattIngs.

Nothing looks so nice and cool rs a
neat mating on the sitting room, bed
room, DINING room or parlor during
the summer. 1t looks clean and is
easily kept so. Mr.. Chas. G. Eckford,
726 and 1928 Elm street has taken es-
pecial pains to import stock of the
latest styles in china mating. lie has
some elegant designs. If you prefer
oil cloth or linoleum for your rooms
or hall, he can suit you in beautiful
designs. Perhaps you would like TO
put new carpet on your stairway or
rooms, if so, he is headquarters for,
and keeps the largest line of Wilton's
velvets, Moqucts, Brussels, Tapestries,
etc, and the great thing of it is he is
selling them at such prices that any
one can afford to purchase. Besides
carpets, oil-cloths and mattings, he
makes specially OF artistic furniture
at 726 and 72S Elm street, where he
invites you 10 cali. BE sure and see
his lovely baby carriages.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-05-18
Young Men of Dallas,

Now is your opportunity to fit up a
nice little home and settle down in
married life. No need of complaining
that you are not able, and keeping
your loved one in suspense. when the
Texas Installment Company. 6l9 Elm
street, will fit you up in apple-pic
order OH small payments, made weekly
or monthly, which you will never miss
out Of your salary. The above gener-
GUS offer is extended to every one,
married or single, bachelors or maids,
widows or orphans, Prohibitionists or
True Blues.